Saint John chamber holds health care conference
The Chamber of the Saint John Region held a state of health care conference this week. It focused on the challenges and economics within the system. But as Nathalie Sturgeon reports, one thing is clear: there is no simple solution.
Global News at 6 New Brunswick
Apr 17
Saskatchewan needs to pay attention to the province’s workers: health care union president
On Friday, CUPE Health Care Workers president Bashir Jelloh commented on the union’s grievances saying, “Saskatchewan would rather privatize health-care support to contractors in Alberta than consider the staff in-province and it makes us feel forgotten.”
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Health care solutions promised in Prince Rupert
Health Minister Adrian Dix is promising changes to health care in Prince Rupert amid the hospital’s eighth emergency room closure this month. Dix spent part of this week in the city, and as Kristen Robinson reports, he agrees the shortfalls are unacceptable.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Mar 27
CUPE holds rally at Regina hospital on cost of living for health-care workers
A rally was held at Regina’s Pasqua Hospital to raise awareness about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on health-care workers.
Global News at 5 Regina
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End of deal with family doctors could jeopardize access to health care for Quebecers
Quebec family doctors warn that nearly 1 million patients could soon be without access to primary. A deal that gave physicians a bonus for seeing patients without a family doctor is set to expire at the end of May. As Global’s Franca Mignacca reports, without a new deal in place, many Quebecers might be left...
Canada
Apr 18
‘A significant document’: Health care-heavy Manitoba budget released
Manitoba’s 2024 budget has been unveiled, and it has a heavy focus on improvements to the provincial health-care system. Marney Blunt has a full breakdown of Budget 2024.
Politics
Apr 2
New health-care clinic for Indigenous patients sees light of day in Montreal
Fear of neglect, judgment and abuse are just some of the factors discouraging many Indigenous patients from seeking help. Native Montreal is opening a culturally safe family clinic for the Indigenous community. It’s the first of its kind in the city but more are in the works. As Global’s Matilda Cerone reports, the project is...
Health
Apr 12
Manitoba unveils new health-care facility in Brandon
On Wednesday, Manitoba Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara commented on a new health-care clinic in Brandon saying, “These investments in healthcare are smart investments and this is what we’re hearing is needed to help bring the wait times down.”
Canada
Mar 27
Members of Quebec health care workers union vote against tentative deal with province
Members of a union representing more than 80,000 health care workers in Quebec have decisively rejected a tentative collective agreement with the province that was endorsed by the labour group’s leadership. Matilda Cerone has more.
Canada
Apr 13
Ottawa inks health care funding deals across the country
All of Canada’s provinces and territories have now finalized health care funding agreements with Ottawa, after more than a year of negotiations. Quebec was the last to sign their bilateral agreement. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on what’s next as jurisdictions look to modernize their healthcare systems.
Health
Mar 28
Prince Rupert family’s health care nightmare
A Prince Rupert family says the overnight closure of their hospital’s emergency department due to staff shortages resulted in a personal health care nightmare. Angela Jung has their story.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Mar 20
Rural vs urban health care divide
Rural patients in B.C. face more obstacles and worse outcomes than urban dwellers. Not only do patients have to bear the cost of travel and accommodation, they also lose critical support systems and suffer from stress. Aaron McArthur has the story.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Mar 19
Does primary care focus take away from other parts of B.C. health care system?
The health minister says the province is accelerating its program to match British Columbians with a family doctor. Adrian Dix says there’s now capacity in the system for 170,000 new patients. But as Richard Zussman reports, that still leaves 300,000 people waiting on the registry.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Apr 11
CRESCENDO returns in support of kids’ mental health care
With winter over and things heating up a bit, there’s nothing quite like a good rock and roll show to get your body moving. Sue McCoy and John Cameron joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about the return of CRESCENDO, a rock and roll show with a twist in support of kids’...
Global News Morning Edmonton
Mar 21
Sask. announces largest budget increase to health-care funding
WATCH: The province’s health care system has been plagued by staffing shortage, long wait times and hospital overcrowding. To ease the burden, the province announced the largest health budget in history. Our Moosa Imran breaks down where that money is going.
Global News at 5 Regina
Mar 21
Manitoba projects deficit close to $2B, government launches health-care audits
The Manitoba government issued a new, higher deficit projection Friday and announced financial audits of health authorities to crack down on what it called overspending.
Politics
Mar 22
Surrey’s health care crisis
Part two of our series into Surrey’s health care crisis. Today we hear from an obstetrician and gynecologist at Surrey Memorial Hospital who says the situation has reached a breaking point.
Global News Morning BC
Mar 8
Nova Scotia migrant worker with cancer granted provincial health-care coverage
A Nova Scotia migrant worker battling cancer has now been granted provincial health coverage. Kerian Burnett spent months fighting to stay in Canada in hopes of receiving treatment for cervical cancer. As Zack Power reports, she is hoping to use her message to create change in health-care policy.
Global News at 6 Halifax
Mar 18
Calls for Manitoba to go electronic with health care records
One organization says Manitoba needs to do away with paper health care records and move things digital.
Mar 11
Clearwater health care horror story
A 77-year-old Clearwater, B.C., woman says she was discharged from Kamloops hospital and left to find her way home after falling and being diagnosed with swelling on the brain. Aaron McArthur reports.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Mar 7